LaoisToday Reporter
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom (Snowball) Brennan
Leeds and formerly of Monavea, Crettyard, Laois
The death has occurred of Tom Brennan...
Sadness following the passing of Camross and Laois hurling great Sean Cuddy
There is sadness in Camross and the Laois hurling community following the passing of Sean Cuddy.
Sean died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on...
Talking Sport Podcast Awards: Goal, Game, Point and Save of the year
We are almost at the end of 2023 and we are here on the latest Talking Sport Podcast to review the last 12 months.
Over...
All systems go as much-loved Christmas tractor run in aid of Laois school confirmed
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, will hosts its Annual Tractor Run on Thursday, December 28, in Coolrain Village.
This fundraising event has proven to be a...
Portlaoise dominate the LaoisToday Ladies Football Team of the Year for 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we at LaoisToday have put our heads together to come up with our Ladies Football Team of the...
Pat Critchley: ‘A Coaching Way’ – the importance of a Growth Mindset
The following is an extract from Pat Critchley's new book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies and Tools for Successful Coaching'
Coaches want their players...
Rugby: Portlaoise U-16s advance to North Midlands final following closely contested Newbridge clash
Newbridge 17 Portlaoise 22
North Midlands U-16 Area Rugby League Semi-Final
Portlaoise travelled to Newbridge on Sunday and got the better of the home side to...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom (Snowball) Brennan
Leeds and formerly of Monavea, Crettyard, Laois
The death has occurred of Tom Brennan...
Portlaoise Institute receives rave reviews in recent centre evaluation
As part of an LOETB wide evaluation process, Portlaoise Institute recently undertook a centre evaluation gaining the insights from students, teachers and the wider...
Gardai appeal for information after two cars and a house vandalised in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for information an incident in Portlaoise in the early hours of Monday morning, December 18.
Two cars and a house were damaged...
In Pictures: All smiles as Killeshin GAA celebrate 2023 season with awards night
It was standing room only in the Seven Oaks in Carlow on December 9 as Killeshin GAA gathered for their annual awards night.
It was...
Preparations in place as first ever children’s choir in the Stradbally Parish set to...
Preparations are in full swing as the first ever children's choir in the parish of Stradbally are getting ready for their big performance.
At a...
Rugby: Portlaoise RFC U-14 girls complete unbeaten 2023 with victory over Rhinos
Portlaoise 20 Rhinos 7
Leinster Girls Rugby Legaue Division 1
The Rhinos charged into Portlaoise Rugby FC to take on an unbeaten Portlaoise side for the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Claffey
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Athlone, Westmeath
Mary Claffey, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Fardrum, Athlone, 16th...
Renowned writer hosts successful short story workshops in Laois
Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s memoir workshops, she returned to Laois recently.
The Arts Office at Laois County Council invited...
Large attendance for Rathdowney Town Team’s launch of new Town Centre First Plan
A large group of over 60 people attended the launch of the Rathdowney Town Centre First Plan recently in the Marian Community Centre in...
Talking Sport Podcast: Gordan Lalor, Finn Culleton, Declan White, schools games and The 2...
The final Laois GAA club game of 2023 took place on Friday evening in the Centre of Excellence.
Mountmellick Parish Gaels defeated Clonaslee-St Manman's and...
Death occurs of Jack Kenna, widely regarded as one of the greatest Laois footballers...
The death has occurred of Jack Kenna, widely regarded as one of the greatest Laois footballers of all time.
Aged in his early 90s, Jack...
Killeen community carol service to take place on Friday, December 22
The Killeen Community Carol service will take place on Friday, December 22, in St Abban’s church in Killeen.
The Killeen Community Carol Service began in...
In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images from Laois Cross Country finals in Barrowhouse
The 2023 Laois Athletic Cross Country activity came to a conclusion in Barrowhouse on Sunday morning when the county senior championships, for both men...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernadette (Bernie) Grady (née Kennedy)
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Peacefully in the care of the Matron and staff...
First senior Laois cross country title for Jack Fenlon while Mary Mulhare claims women’s...
Jack Fenlon from St Abban's became the latest winner of the Laois senior men's cross country title when he claimed gold this morning in...
Laois JFC Team of the Year: Annanough lead the way with eight representatives as...
Champions Annanough lead the way on our Laois Junior 'A' football Team of the Year with eight representatives - and a number can feel...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine (Kitty) Campion (née Horgan)
Rathdowney, Laois/Dundrum, Tipperary
Catherine (Kitty) Campion (nee Horgan), Conoboro Rd., Rathdowney, Co....
College Awareness Week crowned with Trinity School of Distinction Award for Portlaoise College
Portlaoise College recently celebrated College Awareness Week, which was packed with diverse activities, showcasing the school's commitment to fostering a culture of higher education...
Moment in Time: Abbeyleix creche ‘Jelly Tots’ opens in November 2000
Our moment in time looks back to an opening of a creche in Abbeyleix when some Fianna Fail heavy-hitters turned up for the official...
Dunamase College celebrates prestigious recognition as Champion School of Sanctuary
In a momentous occasion for Dunamase College, the school has been recognised as a Champion School of Sanctuary by School of Sanctuary Ireland.
This prestigious...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Edward (Eddie) Dawson
Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois
Edward (Eddie) Dawson (Ballylehane, Wolfhill, Laois) passed away suddenly at his...
‘The Gourmet Garden’ – pop-up restaurant in Laois proves a five-star success
A pop-up restaurant known as "The Gourmet Garden" recently wowed visitors in Heywood Community School, Ballinakill.
The restaurant was the result of a new Transition...
Two weeks later than scheduled – Mountmellick Parish Gaels take on Clonaslee-St Manman’s for...
Mountmellick Parish Gaels v Clonaslee-St Manman’s
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 ‘B’ Football Championship Final in COE at 7pm
The final silverware of the season will once...